January and February in Paris

By David Dadoun | Published: January 21, 2012

IMGP2732.JPGAlthough New Year festivities are over, there are plenty of things to do and see in Paris this January and February before the winter season ends.  Our favorite places to visit and things to do after the New Year this winter season in Paris include the following: Read More »

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Place Dauphine — A Quiet Pocket of Paris

By David Dadoun | Published: January 27, 2012

Situated off of the Pont Neuf bridge, Place Dauphine is without a doubt one of the most beautiful hidden spots in Paris — a tiny pocket immune from loud tourists or the busy “Quai” off the Seine river.  A mere 102 meters in length, Place Dauphine, in the shape of a triangle, buttressed by tall old apartment buildings, facing the grand Palais de Justice (French Supreme Court), with its marbled lions guarding its grand doors.  Shaded by tall buidlings, this little plaza has a park with benches, where lovers smooch and old men come to play pétanque, the French version of bowling.

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Cézanne In Paris

By David Dadoun | Published: January 24, 2012

Through February 26, Musée du Luxembourg hosts a special exhibition of Cézanne paintings he did while visiting Paris.  Known best for his pastoral paintings of Provence, Cézanne also made over twenty trips to Paris, where he learned a style of painting that he would continue to develop in Provence, ultimately attracting interest and praise from critics, art dealers and collectors.  The 80 works in this exhibition provide insight into the southern painter’s time in Paris. Read More »

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Black Truffle Season In Paris

By David Dadoun | Published: January 21, 2012

IMGP3145.JPGWinter season may be viewed as a lowlight for fresh harvests from the earth, but the most prized and expensive bounty is cultivated from December through early February — the black truffle.  More expensive than caviar, black truffles sell for over 1,000 Euros a kilo, fine restaurants share, for a short period of time this special treat — but expect to pay high prices for enjoying black truffles on the menu.  Black truffles are especially popular with foie gras, risotto and simply with eggs (in an omlette).

Some of our favorite places to find black truffles in Paris are:

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La Sainte-Chapelle

By Jessica Cherry | Published: January 20, 2012

004.JPGLa Sainte-Chapelle is a veritable treasure box just waiting to be discovered. Its charm is hidden within the walls of the Conciergerie, the former palace and prison on Île de la Cité. Although more modern buildings now dominate the Parisian skyline, the chapel’s interior retains every bit of its medieval beauty.

Saint Louis built Sainte-Chapelle to house holy relics, such as the Crown of Thorns.   Read More »

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Brocante — Village St. Paul (Le Marais)

By David Dadoun | Published: January 16, 2012

For this Saturday and Sunday only, February 11 and 12,  a chic brocante will be in the Village St. Paul area of Le Marais, in the 4th Arrondissement of Paris.  In the Jewish Quartier of Paris, Village St. Paul is a well known hunting ground for fine antiques, arts and food.   One of my favorite antique shops in all of Paris –  Cassiopée– which specializes in fine silver, is located here. Read More »

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